2026 American Conference Leaders Total Defense - Games vs. Ranked Teams Only (AP Poll) through 10/03/2026
| Name | G | Rush Yards | Pass Yards | Plays | Total Yards | Yards/Play | Yards/G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UTSA | 1 | 231 | 169 | 83 | 400 | 4.82 | 400.0 |
| 2 | Memphis | 1 | 357 | 221 | 75 | 578 | 7.71 | 578.0 |
| 3 | North Texas | 1 | 134 | 231 | 46 | 365 | 7.93 | 365.0 |
| 4 | Tulsa | 1 | 127 | 241 | 86 | 368 | 4.28 | 368.0 |
| 5 | East Carolina | 1 | 227 | 260 | 81 | 487 | 6.01 | 487.0 |
| 6 | Charlotte | 1 | 127 | 293 | 58 | 420 | 7.24 | 420.0 |
| 7 | Florida Atlantic | 1 | 281 | 343 | 67 | 624 | 9.31 | 624.0 |
| 8 | Rice | 1 | 118 | 360 | 65 | 478 | 7.35 | 478.0 |